How did Sal get the mother bear to let her go?
She climbed a tree
She sang a loud song
She gave it acorns
She tickled its armpits
Sal and her alligator ___ into the river to race a boat.
toppled
withered
plunged
scoffed
Why did Sal have to let the bears go?
Animals love freedom and space
The mother bear was mean
The cabin was too small
The bears were too loud
When the lightning bolt flew at her Sal ___ at it.
scoffed
plunged
toppled
withered
Mike Fink could ___ the meanest river pirate with one blow.
scoff
plunge
shrivel
topple
What is a key feature of a tall tale?
A scientific explanation
Exaggerated feats of strength
Strict historical accuracy
A poem about nature
Sal's father told a story of a ___ killed by a bear.
pirate
boatman
settler
prospector
Sal's mother had eyes that made robbers ___ up and run.
scoff
shrivel
topple
prospect
Why did boatmen call Sal 'the cat's pajamas'?
She had a pet alligator
She could outrun a steamboat
She wore fancy clothes
She cleared the river of snags
Which phrase helps you visualize Sal's strength?
Lived by the Mississippi
Wore a shaggy coat
Tossed a snag like a tiny twig
Looked for acorns
In this story what is a 'snag'?
A fallen branch in the river
A type of river fish
A pirate's treasure
A broken boat engine
Sal found the bears while kicking through ___ leaves.
green
withered
fresh
soaked
The noise Sal made was heard from one ___ to the next.
settlement
territory
steamboat
railroad